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Awareness to Action: A Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse

Awareness to Action will shape work over 2022 to 2027 to improve the health and wellbeing of women and Islanders who are gender diverse.The Strategy identifies principles, priority areas, initiatives, indicators and a governance model. It is intended...

Cancer Statistics and Trends on PEI

Health PEI collects and analyzes cancer data over time to help inform public health priorities, policies, and new areas of research. Cancer Control Progress Measurements Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control Read about PEI’s progress on national...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers

Share this page Feedback Education for Health Care Providers Canadian Immunization Guide Information on COVID-19 vaccines (link is external) NACI Statement Guidance on the use of COVID-19 Vaccines in Fall 2024 (link is external) Product Monographs...

Guide to the New Health Information Act

There is no information that is more in need of protection than personal health information (PHI). This is information about our bodies and minds. The health sector relies on the flow of PHI between health care providers in order to diagnose, treat...

Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse

Not everyone’s health needs are the same, the Prince Edward Island health care system should reflect that. Research from across Canada and on Prince Edward Island indicates that women and people who are gender diverse experience differences with...

High Cost Drug Program

If you need assistance paying for medications, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the High Cost Drug Program. Am I eligible? are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health...

Influenza Vaccine Orders

Share this page: Feedback PEI will receive influenza vaccine supply in September and October. Immunizers in physician office/clinics, PHN, and Long Term / Community Care Facilities can submit 2024-2025 influenza vaccine orders to the Chief Public...

Mental Health and Addictions Research and Education

Health PEI Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Research and Education aims to advance knowledge and understanding of mental health and addictions to support top-tier, evidence-based Mental Health and Addictions Services. MHA Research and Education is...

Panel Insights Report on Health Equity in Action

PEI Biosimilar Initiative

Some drugs are made using living organisms or their cells. These drugs are called biologics. The first version of a biologic drug to be produced is called the originator or reference biologic. Biosimilars are highly similar versions of originator...

PEI Pharmacare Forms

For Medical Professionals Special Authorization Forms Ankylosing Spondylitis Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 113 KB] Crohn's Disease Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB] DPP-4 / SGLT2 Inhibitors Special Authorization Request...

Pneumococcal Vaccine Orders

The Pneumococcal vaccine is available from the Provincial Pharmacy throughout the year. Please use the online form below to order vaccines as necessary (maximum ten per order). All immunizers are required to collect data on each vaccine recipient and...

Significant Event Notification

Operators of private long-term care or community-care facilities must notify the Department of Health and Wellness within 24 hours of a significant event. Significant-event notification must be submitted using the online form and will be the only...

Universal Influenza Program Frequently Asked Questions From Immunizers

Share this page: Feedback The Universal Influenza Vaccine Program provides annual influenza vaccine free to all individuals living in Prince Edward Island. What vaccine is publicly available for this influenza season? The following influenza vaccines...

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